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EA53 CZM

2003 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,789 mi
Last recorded162,789 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Sorento86,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CZM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 162,789 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 162,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 152,270 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 143,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and chassis corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 130,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2017 130,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill, Front, Centre And Rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable To Check Corrosion To Outer Sills Due To Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 123,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 123,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both inner front sills

Fail 26 May 2015 115,394 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion to both inner front sills

Pass 27 May 2014 109,290 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside steering rack mount slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2014 109,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside steering rack mount slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2013 100,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 83,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 83,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 47,062 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EA53 CZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 86,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 CZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EA53 CZM is a 2003 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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